What is the meaning of orientation?

noun

  • The act of orienting.
  • An integrated set of attitudes and beliefs.
  • Position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions.
  • A predisposition in favor of something.
    • usage: "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"
  • A person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships.
  • A course introducing a new situation or environment.
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